Folks expect a certain fit and finish from a Cobra, and by failing to achieve that, Colt is hurting their image much more than if theyd released the gun under a less auspicious title. The grips do not stick to clothes. The new Colt Cobra is actually an updated Detective Special with a fiber optic front sight. This weekend I will have my new holster and will switch to the Cobra. I read you Email every time I receive it, I enjoyed your Stories and reviews and look forward to them. Could it have beed dressed up a bit more? Same for my little S&W mod 60 38 five shot. Few questions about my King Cobra Target - AR15.COM I own a Diamondback and a detective, both are good quality revolvers. If you want a small revolver in 44, the Charter Arms Bulldog doesnt seem to have much competition right now. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Mine is Nickel though, which I prefer! To purchase on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=Colt%20cobra. Like the 6 rounds. The finger-tip on that cylinder advance lever looks a bit DAINTY. With an MSRP of $699, the, The Colt Cobra: A Capable Snub-Nosed Snake Gun. Colt didnt think this out too well. As I began rummaging through my stockpile of ammunition, I realized that I had sufficient quantities to really do more than just accuracy testing with the Black Hills 125-grain 38 Special +P.Once I was equipped with all the necessary gear, I strapped on the Colt, loaded up my speed loaders and speed strips, and headed to the range. Why are you so sensitive about this? Give us the option of a nice fat trigger (like my K.Cobra). Ever since they announced a six-shot Cobra Ive been scratching my head. William Tiewater. In single-action our test model's trigger broke consistently at 4 lbs., 1 oz., with no grittiness or take-up. Hardly bigger than a S&W 640-1 but has a little more barrel and 6 rounds instead of 5. The market is already absolutely saturated with striker fired polymer wonder 9s. The .357 Magnum cartridge in a compact, lightweight package can be punishing. Colt didnt quite get the SF stainless series trigger right- I have a DS-II thats no better than okay, and the Magnum Carry I had was better but not sensational. The revolver features a generous ejector rod despite its short barrel as well as a full underlug. Shroud the hammer to be nearly snag-free. Rather than a smoothly swept oval, the trigger guard. Looks good in the pictures and magazine/internet reviews, but does it really exist? Also, what is with the take off on Pachmyer grips? Interchangeable red-ramp front sights are a departure from the original pinned style, smartly derived from the Cobra series. Colt 1911 Combat Commander Series 70 Steel Frame c. 9MM LUGER 1911 COMMANDER COLT COMBAT SEMI AUTO PISTOL LIKE NEW IN BOX G PETERS 1500-6. Colt was not happy with their original CNC shop and switched after finding a machine shop with state of the art machines and equipment that could fit their needs better. This is a natural change in climate sort of speak. She fired five times and I seem to think that she hit him five times before he decided hed had enough and left the house. I need a crappy built replacement model snake gun like I need a big hole in my head. Ill be buying 2 of these for my sweetie the wheelgun gal. As they have more time, I would expect to see versions with a myriad of options. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. A new design, made in America to join the other plastic fantastics would actually be a boon to them I think. Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Sorry for the bad news. Colt claims it is as smooth or smoother than the original cobra's. They also said that the metal was stronger and a .357 might be in the future. New Colt Cobra .38? | Bushcraft USA Forums It was sent/sold to me from large online dealer unaware of the specially designed NRA wood grip with etched picture of cobra snake. It will show less wear and tear with use that blued or polished up. And the price is WAY Too much for me to consider. I have been looking to add a Colt Revolver to my collection for a few years. Even adjusting for age, the finish on the New Cobras (as described in the review) would be better than the Old Cobras (even adjusted for age/wear) I have seen. It was supposed to be one of their lightest weight pieces available, and the blue/black finish on aluminum is, well, feh. First, the cylinder stop will drop before it even hits the recesses in the cylinder. I went back and forth between Nighthawk and Colt booths comparing the Cobra and the Skyhawk. Probably get the interest of soldiers, police and home defense and doesnt recoil as strongly as the .357 Magnum and a little more than a .38 Special but they are a hard hitter with ball or JHP bullets. Yeah I want onebut the price seems a little steep at $699.00. Gun Test: Colt King Cobra | The Daily Caller Ive got a Tracker .44 that has the smoothest trigger Ive ever felt on a revolver, and Ive shot a Manurhin. I agree with you that would have been a much better plan of attack. Guns.com writer Kristin Alberts took a Cobra for a test drive, discovering the Cobras trigger broke at 3.6-pounds in single, and a hair over 7-pounds in double-action. He didnt say it, but I expect larger revolvers are coming. As a wheelgun fan, Im also very interested in an indepth hands on review of the Korth offerings from Nighthawk. Caliber(s):.22 LR, .32 Colt New Police, .38 Special; Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg) Barrel length: 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm) Capacity: 6 . The only chambering currently offered is .38 Special +P. Only the Python and the custom shop got the extraordinary level of attention that the author is thinking of here. While the gun world seems to be all about the automatic pistol these days and I have some nice shooting autosI do love me some revolver. Out of the box, there was one inner internal scratch, not noticeable until one opens the cylinder, in a spot where it would not affect function, so I did not mind, it added character like a body scar. Still waitn. The machinists who made the guns what they were have moved on and Colt in the post-bankruptcy worldmight not have the cash to invest in restarting the line properly. Direct Stock Entry New Products Hot Sellers Rebate Items Dream Guns . As much as it pains me to say this however what they need is a Glock contender. *After 7 months of ownership the new Colt Cobra was in my hand and operational for only 4 of those months. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's I fired the gun double action first shot cylinder started to rotate probably 15 degrees or so and the trigger stopped wouldnt let me press any further and the cylinder stopped as well. A year before I saw one and the next day it was gone. The Colt Cobra holds six rounds of .38 Special ammunition, despite its compact dimensions. only in 9.mm. You do realize that 38 Special can be fired in 357 Magnum chambered guns..right? I think I got quite a bit more for it than I paid. Just thinking! I remember the 90s like it was yesterday and I can remember seeing a lot of revolvers not just the snake series guns but Smith and Wesson Taurus and a half a dozen other ones sitting in the gun cabinets constantly collecting dust. Q. From the moment I found out that the Colt Cobra would be reintroduced and that there would be updates and changes made, I had a few questions running around in my head. The Truth About Guns just did Colt a *huge* favor. In double action mode the trigger is smooth, and in single action mode the break is crisp and clean. Some of the new features introduced with the new breed of snake revolvers from Colt include user replaceable front sights, a thicker top strap that is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope rail, and new adjustable rear sights. Make them utterly premium products and sell them at premium prices. Exactly. Following your click, you would see an option labeled "Serial Number Lookup.". I just picked mine up and the trigger pull is 9 lb 13 oz in double action and 4 lb 7 oz in single action. Tauruss biggest thing going for it is that they are affordable. Anyone who wants a small (concealed carry) revolver can choose from Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, Charter Arms, and probably more. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. Ive got a blue 2 1980 Detective Special and a blue 6 1980 Python. A Colt king cobra with a high gloss polish stainless steel finish two and a quarter maybe two and a half inch barrel I cant remember Ill have to open the safe and look at the Box but I have to agree with you its only a six shot 357 Magnum but it is sexy with original Pachmayr grips. i mean, what the hell were you expecting? Dont like, dont buy it. The trigger is absolutely horrible. Oh mommy. Left the top strap bead blasted, and top grip frame a little more muted polish. https://www.colt.com/Catalog/Revolvers/Cobra, https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=Colt%20cobra, An Israeli .308 AK? A big part of the DA revolver market is small frame, and that market is full of high-powered, lightweight models. I spoke with customer service rep at Colt. In my admittedly limited experience with various revolvers, the only one Ive personally experienced that locked up (and not in the good revolverish way) was a colleagues Taurus. 20 ounces loaded with 158s, a scant three ounces heavier than a loaded 642. Not too light nor too heavy. We fed a mix of ammo to the test Cobra with decent accuracy. I found many positive features. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), The fixed rear sight and front red fiber optic. That $200-$300 will buy a lot of ammo. I may take it with me. Not sure if they still do it but the price was over $570 how to redo the finish on a 6in Colt Python royal blue but when we received it back it was absolutely amazing but still very expensive. I almost slapped down my credit card right then and there, but Im married so Ive been saving up for it. Just what I thought ,a .38 Really ?? They started with compact revolvers because concealed carry revolvers are the biggest sellers At $699 MSRP, that type of blued finish just isnt possible these days. You cant just throw the parts in a tumbler and be good to go. New for 2017 Colt has heard the peoples request and is giving them what they want. The double/single-action Cobra is the baby in Colts wheelgun lineup. I had a Colt King Cobra in 357 Magnum a Colt Anaconda in 45 Long Colt and a couple of Colt pythons 1 in 4 inch 1 in 6 inch. Only then will I open the wallet for another Colt. I heard an interview by one of their guys. You could shrink the height and width a. As for the finish, I carry concealed. Colt also offers a tritium front sight as an upgrade. The general lines of the frame and hammer also bear a resemblance, but the new Cobra is a larger handgun7.2 inches in overall length compared to the original snake gun's 6.75 inchesand with its stainless steel construction, a hand-filling 25 ounces next to the First Issue's weight of just 15 ounces. Re-profiled and radius the trigger face more like an vintage colt or S&W pad. The new Colt Cobra is in that same vein, and while it bears the same name and specs as the original it falls short on a few key features. A. They Python, yes, hand polished, hand-fitted parts that worked like lubricated glass. The cylinder revolves clockwise, like a Colt should. The good news is that the trigger is great. Colt Python Review: 4-Inch Version - The Shooter's Log With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. The King Cobrawas re-released in 2019, and the Pythonin 2020. The Detective Special here is the older, pencil barrel one and goes 25 ounces loaded (who cares what an empty gun weighs.. you dont put it in your holster or belt empty, do you?) Jim crewhead05 The little Colt Cobra arrived in an innocuous brown cardboard box. Actually, the Boys in Brazil are cranking out some really nice stuff nowadays. Colt King Cobra Review - the 357 snake is back - Recoil Ive been hearing hype about this gun since late 2016. Not the first rimfire "snake" gun-- Colt marketed the original circa 1950s first issue Cobra in .22LR and made a .22LR Diamondback into the early 1990s-- the new Baby Snake fills a hole the . Barrel not too short nor too long. Glad to see the come back! A. I did some 12-round drills that required a reload, which was easy enough, with no difficulty with the controls. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Colt wanted to use the trigger of the Python as the baseline for what it wanted in the new Cobra. The new Colt Cobra is in that same vein, and while it bears the same name and specs as the original it falls short on a few key features. (My 53 Colt Cobra is about 15oz, spec sheet for the new model lists 25oz). Then come out with the Detective Specials again. SMITH & WESSON (In Stock) 0.0. As close to time travel as you could find in Faulkner County. deep Colt blue and Ill take it. Its all-steel frame is satin finished, with a grip thats been moved rearward to help manage recoil. Although he wasnt entirely clear, I took his comments to mean that they would have more Cobra options soon. These have the same general size of frame and the same size cylinder as the older small frame models. The U-style (soft-V-style?) And at a price shipped of $580 was a darn deal. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). I made a mistake on taking ammunition to the range and only had two brands to test with the Cobra. To make the guns royal blue and perfect is not a hard thing to do its simply tumbling the parts until you get the finished you need to apply the bluing. Colt didn't stray far from the original King Cobra design with its first new .357 Mag. They are awesome. How to Read Colt Serial Numbers? - Yestactical I just read that S&W is coming out with some new 7-shot 686s including one with a 3 barrel AND its chambered in .357 Mag / .38 Spl+P Why oh why did Colt not chamber this roadkill snake gun the same? Alberts achieved six-shotgroups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. I agree with the comment above regarding the answer from Colt as to why they didnt make this in .357 magnum is utter nonsense. One of the earlier versions of the snake line to be retired (1981 to be exact) the Colt Cobra is a revolver designed for the concealed carry and law enforcement market. The new Pythons are definitely the sort of guns that will go with you to the range every time you head out this year, and probably also next year and the year after that But they're also serious shooters. Served me well for many years. It holds 6-rounds of .38 Special and is capable of firing the hotter +P ammunition as well. The problem here is that many of the writers at TTAG havent been around enough guns that arent made from injection-molded cheez-whiz in their lives. This seems to be SOP for any new gun these days regardless of manufacturer. New Colt Python Cylinder Rotation Problem/Fix? | 1911Forum As you know, the original Cobra shares its heritage with the Colt Detective Special, and the new Cobra draws upon the same lineage. I dont think I ever saw one in a big gun store unless, again, I had no idea I was looking at one. Im pretty sure Colt got rid of their custom shop so now who knows you probably cant get it done anymore. Had my dear ol grey haired Mother ship it to me as soon as I had an firm address. Leave the .357s to longer barrels where they belong. HORSESHIT Colt mislead you with their verbage. The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. You may as well tell us youd prefer a Nighthawk 1911 over a Colt 1911. & an occasional spent case hangs up. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. Still I did not mind that. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the Guns.com Vault. The Anaconda also ships with Hogue rubber grips, which help dampen recoil. Shame they cant put the same effort into reviving their revolver line. Its there, but we all know it wont look like polished steel. In that era, Colts Python was, in many ways, the last hurrah of the excellence that once used to be available in American gunmaking. Youve got to be out of your mind if you think theyre going to come out with a super-fancy, high-end revolver right off the bat, after filing bankruptcy. However, it likely SAVED HER LIFE, regardless of how ideal the weapon and ammunition were for self-defense. Hogue overmolded grips come standard and a red fiber optic front sight comes factory installed. Not So Secret .38 Wheel Gun: The Colt Agent :: Guns.com Or is this their last-ditch effort at trying to make a buck off of something that seems to be poorly put together with a finish that you can get on a Taurus. The Colt Cobra holds six rounds of .38 Special ammunition, despite its compact dimensions. The lock-up on this Cobra, if they are using the original Colt lockwork requires attention from a gunsmith who knows how to time up a Colt mechanism to make the lock-up what Colts were known for. I was encouraged by the pull experience you had but yours must have been worked on to get the pull weights you claim. Holy CrapI read the whole article and all the comments so far and the word Python only came up once. Hell, before Kimber changed things up, revolvers were even plastic. My wife gave me a new King Cobra Target this morning for Christmas, and it's a dud out if the box. The fit and finish of this gun is crap. I know Colt is a weird company when it comes to selling Firearms they want to only deal with authorized Colt dealers only. Im more interested on how this compares to Ruger, S&W and maybe now Kimber than anything else since that is more of where its priced at. Hoping this is the start of the return of the Colt snake guns to the market. Colt Python: First Shots! - SHOT Show 2020 - GunsAmerica Digest Something isnt right in Colt-Land with either the design, manufacture or QA of that gun. The Cobras frame was constructed of aluminum alloy rather than the all-steel construction of the Detective Special. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. The problem with repairing these revolvers, is a strong tendency to decide to alter a part so that it will work instead of replacing it as intended. Specifications: Colt King Cobra. However, the bright side of this is that making a single-action trigger pull cleaner and lighter is a whole lot easier (especially with the Python) than doing the same to the DA. My 1974 Cobra is my usual carry. Claims of as smooth as a python intrigue me a lot. The Skyhawk to be equivalent to a Model 85? Theyre the only Gun Company besides Caltech that you you have a constant supply of firearms being shipped back to the manufacturer because of design problems and just poor quality parts. Review: The Colt Night Cobra - RevolverGuy.Com The finish on the original Cobra was rather utilitarian by comparison to the Python. Im no exception; in fact, the very first handgun I purchased with my own money was a Colt Lawman.